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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1954

Page

3

Art League to Meet Monday Afternoon in Bridgeport

The Bridgeport Art League will meet Monday at 2 pm in the club house on Clinton Avenue with an executive board session at 12 30 pm Frank Hutchinson will lecture on Egypt Moves Into Today Tea will be served by the Craft class with multiple hostesses and decorations by Mrs Peter Ring The group includes numerous Craft class members and officers.

Bridgeport Art League Clinton Avenue Frank Hutchinson Egypt Edward O’brien Karl Berger Anne Schwab Chris L. Nelson Peter Ring Natalie Hamilton Walter L. Schacht Raymond Ford Varney LaPlaca John Vozsert George Schwab Charles Waehbier Joseph Feltovich Frank Lobdell Dewey Martz Harry Koehler Peter King Roland Lane Paul Atkinson Maurice Arnould James Meath C. Leo Rock Earl Marsh Arthur Grout Ari Ceclin

Understanding CHILDREN Understanding CHILDREN By ANGELO PATRI

Angelo Patri argues modern methods in schools aim to connect subjects and teach reading by sight phrases. He notes teachers set curricula, not parents, and stresses cooperation between home and classroom. He suggests reading and social studies evolve to meaningful stories, and questions resist changing teachers’ methods.

Angelo Patri United States

Ladies Aid Sale and Bake Drive at Fairfield Church

The Ladies Aid society of Fairfield Hungarian Reformed church will sell stuffed cabbage today from noon to 3 PM in Calvin Hall, with a doughout sale on Sunday January 17 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the same site. Mr and Mrs Albert Hudak of 1882 Barnum Avenue Stratford announce the birth of a son Craig Allen on October 3 at Bridgeport Hospital, joining a daughter Virginia Ann. Grandparents are Allen and Mrs Augustus, and Michael and Mrs Hudak.

Ladies Aid Society Fairfield Hungarian Reformed Church Calvin Hall Ocene Albert Hudak Barnum Avenue Stratford Craig Allen Bridgeport Hospital Virginia Ann Allen Augustus Barnum To-Race Michael Hudak Wizwam Lane

Sew Simple Dress Pattern 4887 by Pana Lectians

Pattern 4887 offers a three-piece beginner dress with a natural shoulderline over yoked shoulders. Misses' sizes 12 to 20 require about 4 1/4 yards 45 inch fabric for size 16. Includes illustrated instructions and fit-tested pattern. mail 35 cents plus 5 cents extra for first class mailing to Anne Adams in New York.

Anne Adams Bridgeport Telegram Pattern Dept West 11Th St New York N. Y

St Augustine's Guild To Resume Meetings

The opening meeting of the season of Our Lady's Guild of St Augustine's cathedral will be held Tuesday at 8 15 p m in the school hall. Rev John R McCall of Fairfield university will be guest speaker and Rev Vincent P Cleary spiritual director will open with a prayer. Mrs Raymond D Hope presides. A Rosary centered program is arranged under Miss Florence Evans. Hostesses are Mrs Edward C Coyne Mrs Wiliam Wheeler Mrs Charles McCarthy Mrs Arthur Reece and Mrs Henry Mucci. Members will receive Holy Communion Sunday at the o'clock Mass.

Our Lady’s Guild St. Augustine’s Cathedral John R. McCall Fairfield University Vincent P. Cleary Raymond D. Hope Guild Florence Evans Leo la Brecque Edward C. Coyne Wiliam Wheeler Charles McCarthy Arthur Reece Henry Mucci

Hall Home Mothers Elect Mrs Valliere President

Mrs Joseph A Valliere was reelected president of the Hall Home Settlement Mothers club at a meeting in the Settlement house 230 Park Place Tuesday evening Also chosen were Mrs Florence Gourley vice president Mrs Judis Meyer secretary and Mrs Jack Schneider treasurer Roles were filled for program refreshment publicity and corresponding secretary with Mrs Raymond Clark named program chairman Mrs Olga Wysocki refreshment chairman and Mrs Eleanor Occhiarella publicity chairman and secretary.

Joseph A. Valliere Hall Home Settlement Mothers’ Club Park Place Florence Gourley Jurdis Meyer Jack Schneider Raymond Clark Olga Wysocki Eleanor €Occhiarella

Cooking's Fun Sunday Night Supper Turns Applesauce Into Flavor

A Sunday supper idea presents a dish using applesauce with mandarin oranges and ginger. Serve this mix with sliced Cald Roast Pork, scalloped potatoes, salad, brownies and beverages.

Pancake Squares Feed Doody Family of Oak Park

Mrs. Frank Doody feeds her seven children and guests with pancake squares. Using ready mix, milk, and syrup she bakes pancakes, cuts them into squares, and serves warm with butter. The method creates a party feel as a steady stream of “squares” goes to eager appetites.

Frank Dogdy Oak Park, Il Frank Doody Oak Park Doody

YMCA Ski Club Promotes Ski Bunny Hop Event

The YMCA Ski club sponsors a ski bunny hop on November 6 at 8 p.m. in the Recreation Hall. Romeo Giroux chairs the organizing committee, and the social is open to the general public.

YMCA Romeo Giroux

Parasol Ladies Applique Quilt Pattern Offer

Parasol Ladies on Parade features demure applique on white or pastel backgrounds for a striking quilt. Pattern No 5094 includes tracing, diagrams, material needs and quilting directions. send 25 cents plus address and pattern number to Anne Cabot, The Bridgeport Telegram, 1150 Ave Americas, New York 36, N Y. Two quilt books Flower Quilts Q 101 and Grandmothers Patchwork Quilts Q 102 offered at 50 cents each with pattern pieces and full directions for twelve quilts.

Anne Cabot Bridgeport Telegram Ave. Americas New York N. Y

Nathan Hale PTA Tea Honors Principal and Faculty

Nathan Hale schools honor Miss Margaret E Linders principal and staff at a 1 pm luncheon today at Log Cabin restaurant. Music by Baritone Robert Burrill with pianist Robert Elworth and accordionists Kenneth Duca and Robert Haray. Chairmen are Mrs Abraham Poretskyv Mrs Alfonse Wendolowski and Mrs Benjamin Cerreta with assistants listed.

Margaret E. Linders Nathan Hale Log Cabin Robert Burrill Robert Elworth Kenneth Duca Robert Haray Abraham Poretskyv Alfonse Wendolowski Benjamin Cerreta Morris Pozen Zoltan Simon Joseph Mehta Harry Solomon John Lezar Thomas Saad Bernhardt Wolfson

Wedding Planned for Elizabeth Ekholm and Charles Lomas Jr

Miss Elizabeth Ekblom daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Ekblom of 313 Henry Avenue selects Saturday November 13 for her wedding to Charles William Lomas Jr son of Mr and Mrs Lomas of 251 Nichols Avenue Stratford The 3 PM ceremony will be at Salem Lutheran Church Armena Boyajian and Frank Kurmay will attend A reception follows at the bride elects parents home Guests include Mrs Joyce Slater Mrs Joan Birks Mrs Jesse Guerte Mrs Jane Burge Mrs Alice Cadwell Mrs Mary Lou Hughes Mrs Sue Penque Mrs Mae Leavenworth Mrs Anna Blanor Mrs Alice McLaughlin Mrs Joan McNally Mrs Adah Pellegrino Mrs Ekbiem Mrs Besse Roe and Mrs Bertha Lomas.

Elizabeth Ekbiom Robert Ekbiom Henry Avenue Charles William Lomas, Jr Lomas Nichols Avenue Stratford Salem Lutheran Church Armena Boyajian Frank Kurmay Ekblom Joyce Slater Joan Birks Jesse Guerte Jane Burge Alice Cadwell Mary Lou Hughes Sue Penque Mae Leavenworth Anna Blanor Alice McLaughlin Joan McNally Adah Pellegrino

Jacoby on Bridge Expert Can Usually Solve Tough Hands

Oswald Jacoby analyzes a bridge problem featuring Harry Fishbein as declarer. South opens hearts, North bids spades, and South jumps to two no trump. West leads diamonds. Fishbein uses a diamond return to create a squeeze in the endgame, forcing East into a doomed position and securing the game.

Jacoby Oswald Jacoby Harry Fishbein America Fishbein South North Worth West East Declarer

Card play and bidding puzzle in bridge question

A North East South West bidding sequence starts 1 Diamond, Pass, 1 Spade, Pass, 2 Clubs, Pass. South holds Spades K Q J 7 3, Hearts 2, Diamonds Q 5 4, Clubs K 9 6. What is the best action? A Bid two spades to show a strong five card suit with hope for game. Second situation suggests South with Spades A 6 1 2 3 2, Hearts 2, Diamonds Q 4, Clubs K 8 6, asks for the recommended play and notes.

North Southhold

Holy Name of Jesus church rummage sale set for Oct 22

Ladies council of Holy Name of Jesus church announces a rummage sale on Friday October 22 from 9 am to 1 pm in the church hall on College Street Stratford Proceeds go to the school building fund Donations accepted in the hall daily between 9 am and 3 pm co chairmen are Mrs Betty Kaza Mrs Irene Firmender and Mrs Mae Kascak.

Ladies Council of the Holy Name of Jesus Church Church Hall College Street Stratford Betty Kaza Irene Firmender Mae Kascak

Mrs Clarence Hains Heads Confraternity

Officers were installed Tuesday by the Rosary Confraternity of St. Patrick's church in the church hall. Mrs. Clarence A. Hains became president with Mrs. Henry Sullivan as vice president and other posts filled by Mrs. Richard Fry, Mrs. Frank Rose, Mrs. Robert Hurley, and Mrs. Joseph Meehan. The Rev. Edward F. Doyle serves as chaplain. Committee chairs include Mrs. Samuel Falco publicity and others on hostesses, program, sunshine, and advisory board.

Rosary Confraternity St. Patrick’s Church Clarence A. Hains Henry Sullivan Hichard Fry Frank Rose Robert Hurley Joseph Meehan Edward F. Doyle Samuel Falco Arthur Sullivan Herold Doherty Warren Nichols Sunshine George Johnson Sadie Sullivan George Reilly

Boat Club Auctions Monday in Stratford

The Housatonic Boat Club of Stratford will hold an auction Monday at 7 p.m. on club premises with Eddie Welch as auctioneer. A long list of committee members is named including Mrs. Robert G. Trorpe, Mrs. John D. MacDonald, Mrs. Louis Ac. Barrett, Mrs. J. Warren Sutchens, Mrs. W. Forrest Davenport, and many others.

Housatonic Boat Club of Stratford Eddie Welch Robert G. Trorpe John D. MacDonald Louis Ac. Barrett J. Warren Sutchens W. Forrest Davenport John W. Osborn John W. Ross Henry van Giesen Gilbert B. Williams

Reception to Honor University Trustees Tea Event

A tea for the University of Bridgeport's board of trustees will be held today from 5 to 7 PM at the home of President and Mrs. James H. Halsey. Assisting Mrs. Halsey at the tea table will be Mrs. Alfred V. Bodine, Mrs. Ronald A. Maloney, Mrs. Harry Allison Goldstein and Mrs. Richard Oppel.

University of Bridgeport Board of Trustees James H. Halsey Halsey Alfred V. Bodine Ronald A. Maloney Harry Allison Goldstein Richard Oppel

Marymount Alumnae Benefit Party Planned Next Saturday

Marymount College alumnae in Connecticut announce a benefit event at 2 pm next Saturday at the Catholic Community House Waldemere Avenue. A dessert bridge, children's fashion show and cake sale will raise funds for the scholarship fund with Miss Peggy Green as general chairman and a large committee listing many volunteers from multiple towns.

Connecticut Marymount College Waldemere Avenue Peggy Green Jeanne Gildea Eleanor Foley Bridgeport David T. Monahan Fairfield John KE. Hanson Milford Jane Williams New Haven Peggy Powers Waterbury Ralph Rarey Hartford T. Ward Cleary Stamford Peggy Scanlon Danbury Robert B. Devine Norwalk Robert T. Gould Mark G. Gildea

Undersea Industry Ideas Highlight Scotland Explorer

Zz D Kujundzic of Scotland, an undersea photography enthusiast, predicts new ocean based industries will be developed as Glasgow reports on his outlook.

D. Kujundzic Scotland Glasgow

Succeeth Tercentenary Program By Bnai Israel Sisterhood

The B'nai Israel Sisterhood marks the Tercentenary with a Tuesday 1 p.m. program at Park Avenue Temple chaired by Mrs. Michael Brodsky. A dramatic reading Those Who Mothered a Dream and an oral chorus accompany the reading. Vocal numbers by modern American Jewish composers feature Mrs. Catherine Welsh Nelson and several others.

B’nai Israel Sisterhood Park Avenue Temple Michael Brodsky Catherine Welsh Nelson Thur Israel Harold Nishhall Mex Nickowitz Nathan Schine Samuel Kunin

Fall Meeting Slated By Medical Auxiliary

The Woman's auxiliary to the Fairfield county A Medical association will hold its fall meeting Tuesday at Yankee Drawer Inn Newtown. The 11 am business session leads to a social hour at 12 30 and lunch at 1. Guest speaker Mel Mudd director for the Connecticut State Department of Mental Health speaks on Mental Health in the Community. He is introduced by Mrs Ralph Tella. Members should bring Christmas wrapped gifts for Laurel Heights Sanitarium. Reservations to Mrs Ellwood Weise 42 Hilltop drive Trumbull.

Fairfield County A Medical Association Yankee Drover Inn Newtown Mel Mudd Connecticut State Department of Mental Health Ralph Tella Laurel Heights Sanitarium Ellwood Weise Hilltop Drive Trumbull

Mothers Club Anniversary Social Planned in Bridgeport

In celebration of its 44th founding anniversary the Bridgeport Mothers Club will hold a card and games party Monday afternoon at St. George's Episcopal church hall 565 Beechwood Avenue A birthday cake will mark the occasion Hosts from the executive board including Mrs Archie Rogers Mrs Andrew A Schneider Mrs Peter J Musante Mrs John H Hamilton Mrs Charles Laughrain Mrs E Ross Patterson and Mrs J Dana Alvord will serve as hostesses with refreshments at 1 30 p m

Bridgeport Mothers Club St. George’s Episcopal Church Hall Beechwood Avenue Archie Rogers Andrew A. Schneider Peter J. Musante John H. Hamilton Charles Laughrain E. Ross Patterson J. Dana Alvord

Also Mentioned on This Page

Art League Ladies Aid Sale Harold Hochberg East Main ST Barnum Ave Austin K Pana Bridgeport Assembly Order of Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Broad Street Joan Rogers Faith Sophie Vaggelopoulos Charity Loretta Leshney Sophie Hallas Peggy Rogers Hepe St. Augustine’s Guild By Gaynor Maddox PTA Colette S. F Elizabeth Ekholm Charles Lomas, Jr Marr Val Card Jevene Church Council Clarence Hains Boat Club Housatonic Group Marymount Alumnae Plan Benefit Party Edna Flicker Peggy Rowan John Stevens Mary Frances MeeGrath Gerald D. Brady Patricia Rumley Louis P. Lemay, Jr Mary Louise Joan Ann Rafferty Jean Gallagher Rockwell J. Larrabee, Jr Gloria Giandonato Coletta Kiely Norberta Hennessey John F. Cody John R. Hanlon Jacqueline Ruskin Joan Williams Little Foitks Clary Ellen Marguerite Hurley Rockwell J. Larrabee Robert Thomas James Mary Gertrude Gould Richard John David Michele Revenaugh George William Cody Pamela Wall Edward Nolan John Donovan Laurie Gildea Ann Harrison Sisterhood Merle Mudd Mothers Club Franklin Boston Post Compo Roads Westport Capital
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